Unification Ministry’s stance on the Policy Reform Committee’s report

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The Ministry of Unification accepts the report presented
today(12.28) by the Policy Reform Committee in a humble manner.

o The Committee has raised a number of issues, after reviewing and
verifying the Ministry’s policies on North Korea and unification.

o In particular, it indicated that not enough opinions were gathered
and proper procedures not taken in the process of formulating and
implementing major policies.

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From here forward, the Unification Ministry will make efforts to
increase the public’s trust on North Korea and unification
policies by achieving innovation based on examination and reflection.

o The Ministry will ensure public participation and expand
communication with various actors in the society, thus promoting
North Korea and unification policies while upholding transparency
and fairness based on national consensus.

o Capabilities and expertise will be strengthened within the
Ministry for it to perform necessary tasks in the process of making
and enforcing policies on inter-Korean relations and unification.

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The Ministry of Unification will take necessary follow-up measures
suggested by the Committee in coming up with innovative plan.

o Considering the purpose of the report, the Unification Ministry
will thoroughly review concrete ways to reform and implement
measures when enforcing policies.